Welcome to the G9 English wiki! Use this page to access the handouts and texts that we will be using in class. Remember, during this year you will be required to continue with your reading in your free time and complete the Reading Record to be checked each week:
We hope you enjoy English more than ever this year!
Unit 3 - Of Mice and Men- John Steinbeck
Here is a link to the copy of the book. However, it is recommended that if you can to take a copy from the library. Ensure, that whilst reading the book you note down any words that you do not understand. Think carefully about the social and historical context. What do you notice about the setting, plot, themes and characters?
_ Chapter five - comprehension questions
Answer the following comprehension questions. This work will be graded and must be completed to a high standard in your notebook.
Exam - Wednesday 3rd May 2018
You will have an exam on chapters 3-4. Ensure that you understand the key events, the character of Crooks and the key vocabulary. Below is the vocabulary in case you have lost it.
Ensure that you have completed your reading of chapter two. Complete the following comprehension questions to a high standard. I will be grading this work.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR 9B and 9C - MS G's GROUPS!!!
As you are aware I am currently away from the UK and will not be back until Monday, 16th April. Unfortunately, that means that you will have to get on with the work in my absence in order to ensure that you complete the work in time and at the best of your ability. In order to support you, I have planned and put together all the work you must complete during my absence and to avoid any issues with communications, I have uploaded all this work, including lesson plans, numbered lesson 1 all the way to lesson 6 on our shared drives in the Unit 3 - OMAM folder. You will also find a checklist that I will be using during my return to give you an additional grade upon my return.
PLEASE PLEASE have a read through this and make sure that you are aware of what is happening in class during the next two weeks. I WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY EXCUSES OF INCOMPLETE OR LATE WORK (unless there is evidence of the same) as I have provided all the work and instructions as well as worksheets for you to get on in each lesson.
PLEASE READ THE COVER WORK DOCUMENT which gives you all the details... In the meantime MISS ME LOADS AND SEE YOU SOON!
90 and 9R
Of Mice and Men- context
Use this PowerPoint to guide your understanding of the historical and social context of the novel. You have a short quiz next Tuesday- criterion A.
Furthermore, if you need to review chapter one read it again and get down some detailed notes about the following: characters, setting, theme, language and plot.
Lights, camera, action. It is now time to create your own video poem: Using what you have learned from watching others perform, and performing yourselves, you now need to create a video for your poem.
You need to:
Use editing, camera work and music that conveys an appropriate tone for your poem.
Be creative! Explore the theme of your poem in different ways.
Use visual devices and non-verbal communication techniques that enhance the audience’s understanding of your poem.
Pronounce with accuracy.
The deadline will be set by your teacher. Here is the rubric:
It is now time to create your own SOCIAL COMMENTARY poem, here is the rubric with full details of the task and what will be graded... but before you start writing your own poem, you must PLAN IT! Here you will also find the graphic organizer to help you plan (REMEMBER - this too will be graded and the hard copy (to be provided must be completed before the end of Friday's lesson):
Summative Assessment - Essay
We are now going to start working on the first summative assessment of this unit, the essay. As you will be aware, this essay will be completed under exam conditions in class (handwritten) and so for each lesson, you must bring a printed copy of the poem you have chosen to analyze, your notebook and pen... NOTHING ELSE IS NEEDED! Please become familiar with the essay question and requirements by referring to the Essay Rubric (below) and remember, your graphic organizer (to be provided in class - see copy below) will also be graded:
Poetic features analysis
Here are the instructions for your group assignment. This must be completed by Thursday- this is when you will begin presenting.
This Friday (26th January 2018), you are required to present one of the poems studied to the rest of the class. You must prepare a PPT document to present during your poem presentation, however, you must understand your poem and all the information well enough to explain without reading from the presentation itself. You must ensure that you cite all information, and have a bibliography at the end of the presentation. All of the presentations must be uploaded to our shared GoogleDrive by Thursday 25th January 2018. Ensure that everyone has as a clear role in this project. You will be graded on how you work as a group and the final presentation. I will be observing how you work throughout.
Please refer to the Rubric below for full details:
90 and 9R
Here is the rubric for your assessment on Monday. Ensure that you have covered all the points covered in class. Remember you are not allowed any notes in the presentation.
You are now required to present one of the poems studied to the rest of the class. You must prepare a PPT document to present during your poem presentation, however, you must understand your poem and all the information well enough to explain without reading from the presentation itself. Please refer to the Rubric below for full details:
NOTE - You must upload your PPT presentation on the class shared drive before our lesson on Wednesday, 17 January 2018.
Lesson two- 90 and 9R
Here are the list of poems that we will be studying. Ensure that you have enough notes for each poem. Look at them closely and see if you can understand them.
1. What are the poems about ?
2.What about the performances engage the audience ?
BOOK REPORT PROJECT
You are now required to complete a book review of one of the books you have read during this first term. This will need to be submitted during the middle of January (the exact date will be confirmed). However, given the work required I am giving you the full instructions. Please note that the way you set out the required information will vary depending on the type of report you choose (you have a choice between 3 different text types) but the important thing is that you include ALL the necessary details and information. See the following Guidelines and Rubric for details:
It is now that time of the year, where you must prepare and take the first major assessment under exam conditions - the cumulative exam. As you all know, we have just completed our first unit (Coming of Age) where we looked at and discussed this concept in detail. We must now prepare for the December cumulative exam, and although the exam will not be based on the stories we read during the unit, you will be required to revise the different topics studied throughout this unit, including:
Characterisation
Conflicts
Themes
Figurative Language
Exam Preparation
Good preparation and readiness for the exam will give you an advantage and so it is worth noting the information for the exam. You will have 90 minutes to complete the exam. The exam paper has two parts and so you should spend around 45 minutes on each section. Section A: Reading comprehension (Criterion A)
You will be given a text to read, this will be a CoA text, you will then need to answer the questions based on the text.
You will have three types of questions in this section DIRECT, INFERENTIAL & EVALUATIVE comprehension questions, using evidence where asked. Please note that the inferential questions will include a section of vocabulary words found within the text.
Section B: Written task (Criterions B, C, and D)
You will have to show off your writing skills based on the instructions provided. You will have a choice of questions, please make sure you follow the instructions and the format of the question that you choose. You will have a choice between extended writing answer (using P.E.E) or story writing.
You should understand by now that where a question is asking you to answer in detail you need to make sure your answer is well organized and clear. For this, you should be fully aware of the P.E.E structure. For a guide to writing a good P.E.E answer see the following document:
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If you choose to write the story, then please make sure you follow a good plot structure as reviewed in class, including good detailed rising action, climax, and ending.
You must at all times read and follow the instructions carefully, so for example, if it says to write your answers on the exam paper or the paper provided, do so! if it says to write in complete sentences, do so! If it says to count the sentences, do so! If it says to include evidence, do so! This is all reflective of good organization (Criterion B) and can affect other criterions.
At the end, before you put your pen down, you should always check your answers by reading over your work and ensuring that your ideas are detailed and clear.
We hope that you will do great and wish you all the best for the cumulative exams... Good luck and God bless!
Unit two- Poetry as social commentary
90 and 9R
Today, I would like you to watch the following links and answer the questions in the document below. In the document you will also find the links.
2. Write the definitions of words that you do not understand.
3. Summarise in 50 words the extent of poverty in two parts of the world, according to the article.
Summative Assessment
We are now starting our final assessment and you are required to write an essay based on one of the short stories we have read. You must choose one question and plan accordingly.
You can find the full details in the Rubric below, you must also plan your essay (All Criterion) using the Graphic Organiser (Criterion B) and both of these will be graded:
9B & 9C REMEMBER - The graphic organizer needs to be submitted by the end of class on Thursday, 9th Nov and the essay is due for next Wednesday, 15th Nov at the end of class. These should be uploaded to the shared drive and a printed copy made available by the end of Wednesday.
Don't forget to use 3 vocabulary words and 3 connectors (highlighted using two different colours) within your essay.
Happy writing!
Essay exemplar- Romeo and Juliet
Read the following essay and write down what is good about the essay and what needs to be improved.
The Bridge- Debate assignment
We will now begin to work on the next assessment based on our reading of The Bridge. We will discuss this further in class, however, to give you a heads up, you will find below the rubric for your next assignment.This is due Friday, 3rd November 2017. You need to type this piece of work and submit it with your graphic organiser. If you have any questions, please ask or email us.
90 and 9R - Although I am absent, please ensure you have read the story and have completed the study questions. You will be given an assessment on the story next week.
9B and 9C - Make sure you complete these questions in your notebook for Tuesday, 24 October 2017 to be checked and to help you with the upcoming Quiz. DON'T FORGET TO LOOK UP THE VOCAB WORDS.
I hope you are enjoying the long break and are recharging batteries for your return to school on Tuesday! As you know, we will have The Scarlet Ibis quiz on your return to include the vocabulary. You must also be ready to start reading the new and final short Coming of Age story, The Bridge. Please bring this story printed to class.
9B and 9C - Characterisation Assessment and Upcoming Quiz
You are currently working on this group assessment in class (remember you will be graded for your contribution and understanding shown). You must complete the Graphic Organiser by Wednesday, 4 October (B (Organising) and C (Producing Text)) which will then give you the information required for the final task (the Figurative language Poster - Criterion A(Analysing) and C (Producing Text)). The poster must also be completed by Wednesday, 4 October. Please see the Rubric below for details.
NOTE - If our lessons are canceled for any reason (e.g. assembly, St Francis' celebrations, etc.) it is YOUR responsibility to have the work completed and submitted to me by Wednesday before the end of the day.
REMEMBER - In order to do well on this assignment you must find and nameexamples of when figurative language is used in the story to describe the following (one per group):
Doodle
Brother´s pride
Brother and Doodles’ progress in their “program”
The “blighted” summer of 1918 (including Daddy’s reaction)
The scarlet ibis as a symbol for Doodle
The weather before Doodle’s death
Draw and label (with the examples including the paragraph no.) a picture that shows the literal image created, and explain why this conveys the ideas of the author so effectively. You will need to briefly explain your poster to the class and work effectively as a group to ensure that you all understand your topic well.
FINALLY - Please make sure you are revising all the topics covered with the story, The Scarlet Ibis (see details below) for the Quiz which will take place on Thursday, 4 October 2017. This will again include the vocabulary and so will be graded in two parts once again (Criterion A (Analysing) and D (Using Language)).
Great studying! 9O and 9R- Quiz- Tuesday 3rd October 2017
Scarlet Ibis- revise and recap on the following topics:
1. Key vocabulary- see attachment.
2. Characterisation- different character types.
3. Figuartive language- you need to be able to identify different examples from the text- personification, simile, hyperbole, metaphor and symbolism. You also need to be able to explain the effect on the reader.
4. Overview of what happens in the story- setting, characters, theme, plot, conflict and resolution.
PLEASE NOTE- YOU ARE ONLY PERMITTED A COPY OF THE TEXT IN THE EXAM.
Find examples of when figurative language is used to describe the following (one per group).
Doodle
Brother´s pride
Brother and Doodles’ progress in their “program”
The “blighted” summer of 1918 (including Daddy’s reaction)
The scarlet ibis as a symbol for Doodle
The weather before Doodle’s death
Draw and label a picture that shows the literal image created, and why this conveys the ideas of the author so effectively. You will need to briefly explain your poster to the class.
Read and analyse about the different types of characters in literature. You then need to answer the following question in two PEE paragraphs.
What kind of characters are Doodle and Brother ? Use evidence from the story and follow the PEE structure. This work will be graded (criteria B- organisation).
On Tuesday 19th September you will have a quiz based on the short story Through the Tunnel. You should revise the following topics and ensure that you have a printed copy of the text. You will be assessed on criteria A. Here are the topics:
a.key vocabulary
b.features of the story (character, theme, plot, setting and conflict)
c.internal and external conflict
d.symbolism
e.setting and atmosphere
Week 4 - Homework due Monday, 4th September 2017
Don't forget that I will be checking your homework during class, this is the usual Reading Record which must include the completed log (this must be fully completed and signed by your parents or responsible adult) and your vocabulary words (minimum 3 taken from your reading book).
You must also bring with your completed Mini book based on your favourite book (appropriate to your age group) and this should include all the elements of fiction we reviewed in class. The book should be organised as follows: 1. Cover page (including title, author and your name) 2. Plot (a summary of the story line) 3. Setting (where and when the story takes place) 4. Characters (including some details of each one) 5. Conflicts (the problems faced by the characters in the story) 6. Theme (the message of the book) and the Point of View (who's point of view it is written from and is this first or third person?)
Be as creative as possible in your presentation of your book... Remember hard work always pays off!
Week 2- Mini books assignment (Ms. Jasmine Jervier´s classes´)
This week you have been introduced to the elements of a short story. Your assignment is to create a mini book that lists the elements of your favorite story/last book you have read.
This week you have been introduced to the Coming-of-Age genre. Next lesson we will begin the first short story. You must print out the story ready for your next English class.
NOTE - the story has a number of underlined words. Challenge yourself and look up the key vocabulary before your first class next week.
Cumulative Exam We have now reached the end of the unit and year! Clearly time flies when you're having fun!! We have discussed in class what is required in readiness of the cumulative exam and we will be reviewing this on Monday. However, you should now be preparing for the exam. As you know the exam is in two parts: Section A - Reading Comprehension (Criterion A) Section B - Writing (Criterions B, C, and D)
This year the exam will be based on OMAM and so your understanding of the book and the different topics studied in class is important. Look at the class notes on themes, mood, tone, characterisation, etc.
For the first section you can always practice your reading comprehension skills completing the following exercises (NOTE - these are set at different levels, elementary (easy), intermediate (medium) and advanced (difficult). Have a go at these and check your answers using the key on the last page:
Don't forget that although you will be given extracts, you can and should use your own knowledge of the book to answer the questions set. Make sure you allocate sufficient time to complete both questions as each is focused on separate grades. Here is the rubric to get you focusing for the exam:
REMEMBER - Good preparation means success... so get preparing! Good luck!
9R - Final Assessment - Submission You should now be completing your story which is due todayWednesday, 25 May 2017 at midnight. As per my instructions this must be submitted electronically via Turnitin. The only alternative to this is if you have difficulties with Turnitin, in which case you must email your work before the due time.
On Turnintin you can upload your work to the assignment: Summative Assessment - OMAM What happened next?
Remember - You MUST follow the correct format for your speech and so it must: 1. Have the correct title - Summative Assessment - OMAM What happened next? (subtitle of your choice is optional); 2. Include your name and class at the top of the page; 3. Include the Word Count at the top of the page (below your name and the speech must be between 500-800 words long); 4. Use Arial 12 Font, with 2.0 Spacing; 5. Check your work to avoid language errors.
As stated above all this is due by the end of today. Late submission will not be accepted and any failure to follow the above instructions will be penalised AND reflected in your final grades. Please refer to the notes and rubric below for full instructions for both the text and the reflection. 9B,9C,90, 9R
Here is a short PowerPoint to help you write your reflection. The due date is soon approaching. Remember you must print and email your work .
9G - Reminders for tomorrow! Hello all, Just a reminder that I need handed in tomorrow the work that was set while I was in Bogota. That's the answers to questions from Ch.3 and 4 and the questions about John Steinbeck's early life.
If you look at the top of your feed on the Edmodo page, you'll see three tabs/pestañas. One is 'Folders'. In there you'll find all the questions and resources you need.
Please get everything ready to hand in to me tomorrow. All work will be graded and will need to go into your portfolios.
Please have your PDF copies of 'Of Mice and Men' downloaded on your desktop for tomorrow. The internet is really unreliable at school at the moment. See you tomorrow! Ms.Esme
9C,9B,9O- FINAL ASSESSMENT- The due date will be issued in class. Failure to hand in your work on time will penalize your final grade.
We are now ready to complete the final assessment for Of Mice and Men. You are expected to:
Imagine that several years after the events in Of Mice and Men have taken place, someone wishes to hear the story of what happened at the ranch. Choose one of the characters from the book and write an account of the events, and what you imagine happened after the ending Steinbeck wrote, from their point of view. You will need to:
complete the graphic organiser - this will be graded for criteria B
use your knowledge of the characters, events, ideas and context of OMAM
create a specific mood and tone (see below)
follow the structure of a story (what was the climax of the book? How can you develop a suitable ending?)
write in 1st person
write in the past tense (consistently!)
write 500-800 words
You will also need to write a reflection on your writing (approx. 250 words). This should include your analysis of: 1. Mood: What mood have you created in your writing? Why have you chosen to create this mood? How have you created it? 2. Tone: What attitude does the narrator have towards the characters and events? Why have you chosen this attitude (based on what evidence from the book)? How have you conveyed this tone?
We have been reading and learning some new vocabulary, please remember that the purpose of the vocabulary is to ensure understanding of the text but also to extend your own language and so should not be forgotten. Thus, we may test you at any point on any of the vocabulary words. Here is what we have covered so far:
When you come back after Holy Week you will be given a short quiz on chapter one and two. You should re-read the chapters andgo through the following: 1.What happens ? 2. Who are the main characters ? What other characters are we introduced to ? 3. Where is the story set ? Does the setting change ? 4. What are the themes so far in the story ? You will also have to learn key vocabulary from chapter one and two. I have attached a sheet below that outlines the vocabulary you will be tested on. It is your responsibility to learn the vocabulary and understand how each word is used in a sentence.
9B,9C,90
Wednesday 5th April 2017
Tomorrow you will be given a short writing task. The task is as follows:
Explore the ways Steinbeck presents the relationship between George and Lennie in chapter one.
You will be assessed on the following criteria:
Criteria A-i,ii,iii
Criteria B-ii
Criteria C- iii
You will need to select relevant evidence and explain how Steinbeck presents the characters. You will be given an extract from chapter one to focus on, however you can draw on your wider knowledge of chapter one. You will not be allowed any notes in the exam- only a hardcopy of the book.
9B,9C,90 When I was away you were asked to research the following: 1. John Steinbeck 2. The American Dream 3.The Roaring Twenties and The Wall Street Crash 4.The Dustbowl and Migrant Workers 5.Racism (Civil War to 1930s) 6.Women in 1920s and 1930s America
Here is a PowerPoint to help you revise for the quiz tomorrow. Use your own research and notes to help you.
For those of you have completed everything that you need for the poetry unit, you must do the following. Research The Great Depression and complete a presentation about this time period (you will need clear references).
You must then complete the worksheet attached and the questions in your notebook.
Term two- Poetry as Social Commentary Your Own Poem
Your Own Poem - Video
You must now produce a video poem for your poem, you must be as creative as possible and must follow the instructions given in class. Please see the rubric for full details.
REMEMBER - This is due by Friday, 3 March 2017 by midnight. It must be emailed to your teacher and you must ensure that this can be viewed. 9R - Your Own Poem - Written
Further to the instructions given in class and below, you MUST submit your final poem (your own social commentary poem) via Turnitin by Monday, 27 February at midnight. The printed copy must be handed in class on Tuesday with your original graphic organiser.
Please note that the Turnitin details are the same as below (the assignment is called: Poem as Social Commentary - Own Poem). Please remember to follow the instructions:
Typed using Arial 12 Font
Spacing 1.5 points
Title - Poem as Social Commentary - Own Poem and your own title (the title you give your poem)
Your name and class
Highlighted examples of the literary devices with a key
PLEASE NOTE - 9R - Book Reports Further to my instructions in class, please ensure that you have uploaded your Book Report (already submitted to me last week) to Turnitin. Make sure you include your name and class on the report.
You need to create a Turnitin account (if you haven't already got one from last year) and join the class as follows:
Class ID: 14782847 Enrolment Password: class9r Assignment: Book Report - Feb 2017
This is MUST BE DONE by FRIDAY, 24 FEBRUARY 2017 Happy Uploading!! Planning your own poem
We are now starting to work on your own Social Commentary poem. Having read, analysed and even performed some of the published poem, it is now your turn to write your own poem about the global issue(s) that you feel passionate about. To get you started we have provided a graphic organiser (see the copy below) and this will be completed as part of this weeks assignment. As you know we will be grading this piece of work and so please also find attached the rubric that you will guide you on the elements which you will be graded.
Plan to write a poem about a global issue that you feel passionately about.
You now have a long weekend coming up (Inset day on Monday) but as you know we have lots to do and have a busy week ahead of us. Make sure you are ready for the following:
- On Monday we will be starting with the Poem Analysis Quiz (Ms Jasmine has helpfully put together a document with the links to help you revise the necessary information)
- You will then spend the rest of the lesson presenting the Stylistic choices poster to the class. Make sure you each contribute to the presentation and cover each of the points instructed.
-On Wednesday we will be working in the library to complete the Book Review. Please note that the final piece is due on Friday, 10 February (Please refer to the Rubric below for full details).
- We will then be starting to plan and write your essay. Although we will be looking at this again later on, you can look at the Rubric (below) to have an idea of what you will be doing. You will no doubt note that the following activities will give you a good start to your essay writing.
9B, 9C, 9O
Here is the rubric and instructions to write your essay. The document explains the task and question.
Next week, you will be given a short quiz to test your understanding of all the poems. It is very important for you to re-read and analyse all of the poems. Below you will find a document that will help you with this.
Think about the following questions and prompts (for each poem):
1. What does the title mean ?
2. What is the poem about ? What is the theme of the poem ?
3. Identify different poetic devices and think about how they convey the poem's message. For example:
Simile – comparison using like or as
Metaphor – a direct comparison
Personification – giving human qualities to nonhuman things
9R - Book Report Rubric
As you know you will be working in class to put together a book report about one of your reading record books. We will be working in class every Wednesday for the next 3 three weeks where you will be able to complete the same. Please ensure you bring in your laptop or iPad to class. Make sure you follow the instructions as discussed which is in the following rubric:
Remember we will performing these on Friday and so you must have rehearsed this and keep in mind not only your spoken fluency (how well you memorise the poem) but also how effective your performance is in delivering the message. Analysis of the poem must also be given and will be based on the written analysis due in on Wednesday (please see below). Here is the checklist for the poetry performance:
You are required to recite one of the seven poems and perform it as a group. You will be assessed on the following criteria:
Criteria B
i. employ organizational structures that serve the context and intention
ii. organise opinions and ideas in a logical manner
iii. create a presentation style suitable to the context and intention
Criteria D
i. use appropriate forms of expression
ii. speak in an appropriate register and style
iii.pronounce the poem with accuracy
v. use appropriate non-verbal communication techniques
Date of assessment
Friday 27th January 2017
Monday 30th January 2017
Please note- this is a final assessment. You will be assessed on your ability to express ideas from you chosen poem, your group's interpretation and your overall performance. 9RWritten analysis of your chosen poem. You must research the poem further covering the following points:
- About the author (where is s/he from? what was his or her inspiration for the poem? what other famous works has he or she written?) - What is the poem about? What is the poem's theme? Tone? Mood? - Key word or phrases (their meanings) - Meanings of some important lines
This is due on Wednesday, 25 January.
Week 19
Below you find attached the list of seven poems that we are working on for the start of this unit. You have been analysing these and focusing on answering the following questions:
Make a note of the title and author
What is the poem about? What is the theme of the poem (remember this is the author’s message or comment about the topic)?
How does the poem make you feel?
Does the poem in any way relate to your life?
What other information would you need to have to understand the poem better?
1. What is poetry ?
2. What words would you use to describe poetry ?
3.What topics/themes do poets usually write about ?
4.What words would you use to describe what poets are like ?
Pre-reading poetry
What does poetry mean to you ?
What global issues do you feel passionately about ?
As you know we are now preparing to end this Unit with a bang...For Monday we will be carrying out our own coming of age ceremony. Please DO NOT forget to bring the container to put the items in (the time capsule to be buried) and all the items to bury, including your Notes to Self.
9R REMEMBER to bring your food toshare during our ceremony as a going away breakfast!
TO END THIS TERM: Work wise, don't forget to bring in the completed essay planning organiser based on the question "How is the theme developed in the plot (A Walk to Remember)? AND send me via email your grammar lessons powerpoint. See you Monday! _
Lamb to the Slaughter- Roald Dahl
Read the text and watch the short film, and plan a response to the following question using the graphic organiser-
To mark the end of this unit, we will be hosting a Coming of Age ceremony. You must do the following:
1. Write a letter to your future self- to be opened on the day of graduation
2. Your letter must be at least three paragraphs long
3. Think about the following ideas and questions- What are your hopes ? What are your dreams ? How will you change ? Do you have any fears ?
Week 12
Grammar workshop
Over the next week, you will be focusing on specific functions of grammar in the English Language. Below you will find everything that you need. Your teacher will give you further instructions.
Next week you will write up your final essay for the Coming of Age unit. You must download the assessment task and plan your essay, decide what question you are going to answer and think about everything we have covered in class.
I have attached a document for you to complete an essay plan and there is also a document with helpful connectives. The essay plan is due: Tuesday 8th November 2016 (day 5)- no excuses please.
Here is an alternative Graphic Organiser - Essay Planner you can use and the checklist to confirm that you have included all the essential key features of a good essay structure in your own essay:
You will be required to complete The Bridge test. Be ready for it on your return! Given the lack of preparation and progress made on this topic, you will NOT be given anymore preparation time. As per the other grade 9 groups, you must be ready to complete all the assessments that will follow this coming week. Use this time wisely by re-reading the story. Also ensure that you have your printed copies of both stories - The Bridge and The Scarlet Ibis - for Tuesday - these were required for the last lessons before recess.
90, 9B, 9C
Re-read The Bridge and The Scarlet Ibis. When you come back after recess you will be given a quiz on both texts. Ensure that you print out a copy of the texts as well, and look up any unfamiliar vocabulary. I will also be assessing your understanding of figurative language. You will have to design a poster and analyse figurative language for the text "The Scarlet Ibis". The first week you come back will be a full assessment week.
Week seven
9R - Re-read The Bridge and revise for a quickQuiz in class on Wednesday, 5th October 2016. Research any vocabulary you are not certain on as this may be tested. REMEMBER to also bring a printed copy of The Scarlet Ibis for our next lesson.
The Scarlet Ibis
Look up the key vocabulary for "The Scarlet Ibis" and answer the comprehension questions as directed by your teacher. It is very important that you have a good understanding of the text.
9R 28th September - You must be ready to present your debate during tomorrow's lesson for grading. Remember, this will include the Graphic Organizer and your oral presentation as a group. In addition, you should now have a list of vocabulary words with their meanings taken from your in class reading of the latest short story - The Scarlet Ibis. I will be checking this tomorrow.
9R QUIZ Just a quick reminder: You will have the quiz on Tuesday and this will cover all the topics we have seen so far, including the vocabulary. Please make sure you revise for the test by re-reading the story and completing all the work done in class (setting, conflicts, etc.) Good luck!
9B, 9C, 90 Just a quick reminder: You will have a quick on ´Through the Tunnel´ and this will cover all the topics we have seen so far, including the vocabulary. Please make sure you revise for the test by re-reading the story and completing all the work done in class (setting, conflict, etc.) The exam will be closed book. Good luck!
Week two- Through the Tunnel
Ensure that you have re-read the story.
We also expect that you are reading for twenty minutes each day, and are filling out your reading logs.
Below you will also find a link outlining the five elements of a short story.
This week you have been introduced to the Coming-of-Age genre. Next week we will begin the first short story. You must print out/download the story ready for your first English class next week.
Note- the story has a number of underlined words. Challenge yourself and look up the key vocabulary before your first class next week.
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Grade 9 English - 2017- 2018
Teachers: Ms. Jasmine Jervier (jasmine.jervier@ccbcali.edu.co), Ms. Giron (lmgiron@ccbcali.edu.co)Welcome to the G9 English wiki! Use this page to access the handouts and texts that we will be using in class.
Remember, during this year you will be required to continue with your reading in your free time and complete the Reading Record to be checked each week:
We hope you enjoy English more than ever this year!
Unit 3 - Of Mice and Men- John Steinbeck
Here is a link to the copy of the book. However, it is recommended that if you can to take a copy from the library. Ensure, that whilst reading the book you note down any words that you do not understand. Think carefully about the social and historical context. What do you notice about the setting, plot, themes and characters?
BOOK PDF - http://www.nhc.ac.uk/media/2840/steinbeck-john-of-mice-and-men.pdf
AUDIOBOOK - https://youtu.be/yA3oqBr9o9Y
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Chapter five - comprehension questions
Answer the following comprehension questions. This work will be graded and must be completed to a high standard in your notebook.
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Exam - Wednesday 3rd May 2018
You will have an exam on chapters 3-4. Ensure that you understand the key events, the character of Crooks and the key vocabulary. Below is the vocabulary in case you have lost it.
Mood - Here are the Mood words to use to analyze the mood in both chapters 1 and 2:
Chapter 2 Reading Comprehension__
Ensure that you have completed your reading of chapter two. Complete the following comprehension questions to a high standard. I will be grading this work.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR 9B and 9C - MS G's GROUPS!!!
As you are aware I am currently away from the UK and will not be back until Monday, 16th April. Unfortunately, that means that you will have to get on with the work in my absence in order to ensure that you complete the work in time and at the best of your ability. In order to support you, I have planned and put together all the work you must complete during my absence and to avoid any issues with communications, I have uploaded all this work, including lesson plans, numbered lesson 1 all the way to lesson 6 on our shared drives in the Unit 3 - OMAM folder. You will also find a checklist that I will be using during my return to give you an additional grade upon my return.
PLEASE PLEASE have a read through this and make sure that you are aware of what is happening in class during the next two weeks. I WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY EXCUSES OF INCOMPLETE OR LATE WORK (unless there is evidence of the same) as I have provided all the work and instructions as well as worksheets for you to get on in each lesson.
PLEASE READ THE COVER WORK DOCUMENT which gives you all the details... In the meantime MISS ME LOADS AND SEE YOU SOON!
90 and 9R
Of Mice and Men- context
Use this PowerPoint to guide your understanding of the historical and social context of the novel. You have a short quiz next Tuesday- criterion A.Furthermore, if you need to review chapter one read it again and get down some detailed notes about the following: characters, setting, theme, language and plot.
OMAM:Background research topics
Marginalization
What might it mean to be marginalized ?
Can you think of examples of marginalized people in your society and the world ?
Here is some information:
Poetry as Social Commentary- Unit 2
Summative Assessment- Video PoemLights, camera, action. It is now time to create your own video poem:
Using what you have learned from watching others perform, and performing yourselves, you now need to create a video for your poem.
You need to:
The deadline will be set by your teacher. Here is the rubric:
Here is an example of a strong video poem from last:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ffm7XrXQYzw&feature=youtu.be
Summative Assessment - Own Poem
It is now time to create your own SOCIAL COMMENTARY poem, here is the rubric with full details of the task and what will be graded... but before you start writing your own poem, you must PLAN IT! Here you will also find the graphic organizer to help you plan (REMEMBER - this too will be graded and the hard copy (to be provided must be completed before the end of Friday's lesson):
Summative Assessment - Essay
We are now going to start working on the first summative assessment of this unit, the essay. As you will be aware, this essay will be completed under exam conditions in class (handwritten) and so for each lesson, you must bring a printed copy of the poem you have chosen to analyze, your notebook and pen... NOTHING ELSE IS NEEDED! Please become familiar with the essay question and requirements by referring to the Essay Rubric (below) and remember, your graphic organizer (to be provided in class - see copy below) will also be graded:
Poetic features analysisHere are the instructions for your group assignment. This must be completed by Thursday- this is when you will begin presenting.
90 and 9R
This Friday (26th January 2018), you are required to present one of the poems studied to the rest of the class. You must prepare a PPT document to present during your poem presentation, however, you must understand your poem and all the information well enough to explain without reading from the presentation itself. You must ensure that you cite all information, and have a bibliography at the end of the presentation. All of the presentations must be uploaded to our shared GoogleDrive by Thursday 25th January 2018. Ensure that everyone has as a clear role in this project. You will be graded on how you work as a group and the final presentation. I will be observing how you work throughout.
Please refer to the Rubric below for full details:
90 and 9R
Here is the rubric for your assessment on Monday. Ensure that you have covered all the points covered in class. Remember you are not allowed any notes in the presentation.
9B and 9C
You are now required to present one of the poems studied to the rest of the class. You must prepare a PPT document to present during your poem presentation, however, you must understand your poem and all the information well enough to explain without reading from the presentation itself. Please refer to the Rubric below for full details:
NOTE - You must upload your PPT presentation on the class shared drive before our lesson on Wednesday, 17 January 2018.
Lesson two- 90 and 9R
Here are the list of poems that we will be studying. Ensure that you have enough notes for each poem. Look at them closely and see if you can understand them.
Lesson one- 90 and 9R
Answer the following questions
Main activity
Watch the following links and note down any words that stand out. Watch the links a second time and listen for visual images.
1. What are the poems about ?
2.What about the performances engage the audience ?
BOOK REPORT PROJECT
You are now required to complete a book review of one of the books you have read during this first term. This will need to be submitted during the middle of January (the exact date will be confirmed). However, given the work required I am giving you the full instructions. Please note that the way you set out the required information will vary depending on the type of report you choose (you have a choice between 3 different text types) but the important thing is that you include ALL the necessary details and information. See the following Guidelines and Rubric for details:
CUMULATIVE EXAM
It is now that time of the year, where you must prepare and take the first major assessment under exam conditions - the cumulative exam. As you all know, we have just completed our first unit (Coming of Age) where we looked at and discussed this concept in detail. We must now prepare for the December cumulative exam, and although the exam will not be based on the stories we read during the unit, you will be required to revise the different topics studied throughout this unit, including:
Exam Preparation
Good preparation and readiness for the exam will give you an advantage and so it is worth noting the information for the exam. You will have 90 minutes to complete the exam. The exam paper has two parts and so you should spend around 45 minutes on each section.
Section A: Reading comprehension (Criterion A)
- You will be given a text to read, this will be a CoA text, you will then need to answer the questions based on the text.
- You will have three types of questions in this section DIRECT, INFERENTIAL & EVALUATIVE comprehension questions, using evidence where asked. Please note that the inferential questions will include a section of vocabulary words found within the text.
Section B: Written task (Criterions B, C, and D)We hope that you will do great and wish you all the best for the cumulative exams... Good luck and God bless!
Unit two- Poetry as social commentary
90 and 9R
Today, I would like you to watch the following links and answer the questions in the document below. In the document you will also find the links.
90 and 9R
Look at the following images and think about the different global and social issues.
Read the article (link below) and answer the following questions:
https://rcg.org/realtruth/articles/080325-001-economy.html
Task
1. Why do you think poverty exists ?
2. Write the definitions of words that you do not understand.
3. Summarise in 50 words the extent of poverty in two parts of the world, according to the article.
Summative Assessment
We are now starting our final assessment and you are required to write an essay based on one of the short stories we have read. You must choose one question and plan accordingly.
You can find the full details in the Rubric below, you must also plan your essay (All Criterion) using the Graphic Organiser (Criterion B) and both of these will be graded:
9B & 9C REMEMBER - The graphic organizer needs to be submitted by the end of class on Thursday, 9th Nov and the essay is due for next Wednesday, 15th Nov at the end of class. These should be uploaded to the shared drive and a printed copy made available by the end of Wednesday.
Don't forget to use 3 vocabulary words and 3 connectors (highlighted using two different colours) within your essay.
Happy writing!
Essay exemplar- Romeo and Juliet
Read the following essay and write down what is good about the essay and what needs to be improved.
The Bridge debate guide
Use this document to help you with ideas.
The Bridge- Debate assignment
We will now begin to work on the next assessment based on our reading of The Bridge. We will discuss this further in class, however, to give you a heads up, you will find below the rubric for your next assignment. This is due Friday, 3rd November 2017. You need to type this piece of work and submit it with your graphic organiser. If you have any questions, please ask or email us.
Here are the resources for the upcoming debate. It includes a worksheet on PERFECTA and the debate graphic organiser.
In addition to this, remember you must be revising the new vocabulary and you can find the final list here:
Week - The Bridge study questions
90 and 9R - Although I am absent, please ensure you have read the story and have completed the study questions. You will be given an assessment on the story next week.
9B and 9C - Make sure you complete these questions in your notebook for Tuesday, 24 October 2017 to be checked and to help you with the upcoming Quiz. DON'T FORGET TO LOOK UP THE VOCAB WORDS.
Week - After Recess - Tuesday, 17 October 2017
I hope you are enjoying the long break and are recharging batteries for your return to school on Tuesday! As you know, we will have The Scarlet Ibis quiz on your return to include the vocabulary. You must also be ready to start reading the new and final short Coming of Age story, The Bridge. Please bring this story printed to class.
9B and 9C - Characterisation Assessment and Upcoming Quiz
You are currently working on this group assessment in class (remember you will be graded for your contribution and understanding shown). You must complete the Graphic Organiser by Wednesday, 4 October (B (Organising) and C (Producing Text)) which will then give you the information required for the final task (the Figurative language Poster - Criterion A(Analysing) and C (Producing Text)). The poster must also be completed by Wednesday, 4 October. Please see the Rubric below for details.
NOTE - If our lessons are canceled for any reason (e.g. assembly, St Francis' celebrations, etc.) it is YOUR responsibility to have the work completed and submitted to me by Wednesday before the end of the day.
REMEMBER - In order to do well on this assignment you must find and name examples of when figurative language is used in the story to describe the following (one per group):
Draw and label (with the examples including the paragraph no.) a picture that shows the literal image created, and explain why this conveys the ideas of the author so effectively. You will need to briefly explain your poster to the class and work effectively as a group to ensure that you all understand your topic well.
FINALLY - Please make sure you are revising all the topics covered with the story, The Scarlet Ibis (see details below) for the Quiz which will take place on Thursday, 4 October 2017. This will again include the vocabulary and so will be graded in two parts once again (Criterion A (Analysing) and D (Using Language)).
Great studying!
9O and 9R- Quiz- Tuesday 3rd October 2017
Scarlet Ibis- revise and recap on the following topics:
1. Key vocabulary- see attachment.
2. Characterisation- different character types.
3. Figuartive language- you need to be able to identify different examples from the text- personification, simile, hyperbole, metaphor and symbolism. You also need to be able to explain the effect on the reader.
4. Overview of what happens in the story- setting, characters, theme, plot, conflict and resolution.
PLEASE NOTE- YOU ARE ONLY PERMITTED A COPY OF THE TEXT IN THE EXAM.
Characterisation assessment
Week 6- Characterisation
Read and analyse about the different types of characters in literature. You then need to answer the following question in two PEE paragraphs.
What kind of characters are Doodle and Brother ? Use evidence from the story and follow the PEE structure. This work will be graded (criteria B- organisation).
Week 6 - Comprehension questions
9O and 9R
Answer the following questions in full sentences. This work will be graded.Week 5- The Scarlet Ibis
Here is a copy of the text. You must print a copy out.
Week 5- Through the Tunnel Quiz
On Tuesday 19th September you will have a quiz based on the short story Through the Tunnel. You should revise the following topics and ensure that you have a printed copy of the text. You will be assessed on criteria A. Here are the topics:
a.key vocabulary
b.features of the story (character, theme, plot, setting and conflict)
c.internal and external conflict
d.symbolism
e.setting and atmosphere
Week 4 - Homework due Monday, 4th September 2017
Don't forget that I will be checking your homework during class, this is the usual Reading Record which must include the completed log (this must be fully completed and signed by your parents or responsible adult) and your vocabulary words (minimum 3 taken from your reading book).
You must also bring with your completed Mini book based on your favourite book (appropriate to your age group) and this should include all the elements of fiction we reviewed in class. The book should be organised as follows:
1. Cover page (including title, author and your name)
2. Plot (a summary of the story line)
3. Setting (where and when the story takes place)
4. Characters (including some details of each one)
5. Conflicts (the problems faced by the characters in the story)
6. Theme (the message of the book) and the Point of View (who's point of view it is written from and is this first or third person?)
Be as creative as possible in your presentation of your book... Remember hard work always pays off!
Week 2- Mini books assignment (Ms. Jasmine Jervier´s classes´)
This week you have been introduced to the elements of a short story. Your assignment is to create a mini book that lists the elements of your favorite story/last book you have read.
Use the following link to help you:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkaeRcK2cqM
This is due: Friday 8th September 2017
Week 2 - Introduction to Coming of Age
This week you have been introduced to the Coming-of-Age genre. Next lesson we will begin the first short story. You must print out the story ready for your next English class.
NOTE - the story has a number of underlined words. Challenge yourself and look up the key vocabulary before your first class next week.
Cumulative Exam
We have now reached the end of the unit and year! Clearly time flies when you're having fun!!
We have discussed in class what is required in readiness of the cumulative exam and we will be reviewing this on Monday. However, you should now be preparing for the exam.
As you know the exam is in two parts:
Section A - Reading Comprehension (Criterion A)
Section B - Writing (Criterions B, C, and D)
This year the exam will be based on OMAM and so your understanding of the book and the different topics studied in class is important. Look at the class notes on themes, mood, tone, characterisation, etc.
For the first section you can always practice your reading comprehension skills completing the following exercises (NOTE - these are set at different levels, elementary (easy), intermediate (medium) and advanced (difficult). Have a go at these and check your answers using the key on the last page:
Don't forget that although you will be given extracts, you can and should use your own knowledge of the book to answer the questions set. Make sure you allocate sufficient time to complete both questions as each is focused on separate grades. Here is the rubric to get you focusing for the exam:
REMEMBER - Good preparation means success... so get preparing! Good luck!
9R - Final Assessment - Submission
You should now be completing your story which is due today Wednesday, 25 May 2017 at midnight. As per my instructions this must be submitted electronically via Turnitin. The only alternative to this is if you have difficulties with Turnitin, in which case you must email your work before the due time.
On Turnintin you can upload your work to the assignment: Summative Assessment - OMAM What happened next?
Remember - You MUST follow the correct format for your speech and so it must:
1. Have the correct title - Summative Assessment - OMAM What happened next? (subtitle of your choice is optional);
2. Include your name and class at the top of the page;
3. Include the Word Count at the top of the page (below your name and the speech must be between 500-800 words long);
4. Use Arial 12 Font, with 2.0 Spacing;
5. Check your work to avoid language errors.
As stated above all this is due by the end of today. Late submission will not be accepted and any failure to follow the above instructions will be penalised AND reflected in your final grades.
Please refer to the notes and rubric below for full instructions for both the text and the reflection.
9B,9C,90, 9R
Here is a short PowerPoint to help you write your reflection. The due date is soon approaching. Remember you must print and email your work .
9G - Reminders for tomorrow!
Hello all,
Just a reminder that I need handed in tomorrow the work that was set while I was in Bogota. That's the answers to questions from Ch.3 and 4 and the questions about John Steinbeck's early life.
If you look at the top of your feed on the Edmodo page, you'll see three tabs/pestañas. One is 'Folders'. In there you'll find all the questions and resources you need.
Please get everything ready to hand in to me tomorrow. All work will be graded and will need to go into your portfolios.
Please have your PDF copies of 'Of Mice and Men' downloaded on your desktop for tomorrow. The internet is really unreliable at school at the moment.
See you tomorrow!
Ms.Esme
9C,9B,9O- FINAL ASSESSMENT- The due date will be issued in class. Failure to hand in your work on time will penalize your final grade.
We are now ready to complete the final assessment for Of Mice and Men. You are expected to:
Imagine that several years after the events in Of Mice and Men have taken place, someone wishes to hear the story of what happened at the ranch.
Choose one of the characters from the book and write an account of the events, and what you imagine happened after the ending Steinbeck wrote, from their point of view. You will need to:
You will also need to write a reflection on your writing (approx. 250 words). This should include your analysis of:
1. Mood: What mood have you created in your writing? Why have you chosen to create this mood? How have you created it?
2. Tone: What attitude does the narrator have towards the characters and events? Why have you chosen this attitude (based on what evidence from the book)? How have you conveyed this tone?
Key vocabulary
We have been reading and learning some new vocabulary, please remember that the purpose of the vocabulary is to ensure understanding of the text but also to extend your own language and so should not be forgotten. Thus, we may test you at any point on any of the vocabulary words. Here is what we have covered so far:
Performing a speech- Loneliness
9B,9C,90
Here you will find the document that you need to organise and write your speech as a group.
Tone and mood
Watch the following links and think about the following:
Describe how the clips make you feel
Describe the mood and atmosphere
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOfH7uEojKk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T5_0AGdFic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbQm5doF_Uc
https://youtu.be/9eD2UpdhbwA
Quiz chapter one and two
9B,9C,9O - Quiz after the Easter break
When you come back after Holy Week you will be given a short quiz on chapter one and two. You should re-read the chapters andgo through the following:
1.What happens ?
2. Who are the main characters ? What other characters are we introduced to ?
3. Where is the story set ? Does the setting change ?
4. What are the themes so far in the story ?
You will also have to learn key vocabulary from chapter one and two. I have attached a sheet below that outlines the vocabulary you will be tested on. It is your responsibility to learn the vocabulary and understand how each word is used in a sentence.
9B,9C,90
Wednesday 5th April 2017Tomorrow you will be given a short writing task. The task is as follows:
Explore the ways Steinbeck presents the relationship between George and Lennie in chapter one.
You will be assessed on the following criteria:
Criteria A-i,ii,iii
Criteria B-ii
Criteria C- iii
You will need to select relevant evidence and explain how Steinbeck presents the characters. You will be given an extract from chapter one to focus on, however you can draw on your wider knowledge of chapter one. You will not be allowed any notes in the exam- only a hardcopy of the book.
9B,9C,9O
Here is a copy of 'Mice and Men'- you need to either download the story or get a copy of the book from the library.
http://www.nhc.ac.uk/media/2840/steinbeck-john-of-mice-and-men.pdf
9B,9C,90
When I was away you were asked to research the following:
1. John Steinbeck
2. The American Dream
3.The Roaring Twenties and The Wall Street Crash
4.The Dustbowl and Migrant Workers
5.Racism (Civil War to 1930s)
6.Women in 1920s and 1930s America
Here is a PowerPoint to help you revise for the quiz tomorrow. Use your own research and notes to help you.
9R Marginalisation Groups
Here is the information for you to start the research into your groups:9B, 9C,90
Term Three- Of Mice and Men
For those of you have completed everything that you need for the poetry unit, you must do the following. Research The Great Depression and complete a presentation about this time period (you will need clear references).
You must then complete the worksheet attached and the questions in your notebook.
Term two- Poetry as Social Commentary
Your Own Poem
Your Own Poem - Video
You must now produce a video poem for your poem, you must be as creative as possible and must follow the instructions given in class. Please see the rubric for full details.
REMEMBER - This is due by Friday, 3 March 2017 by midnight. It must be emailed to your teacher and you must ensure that this can be viewed.
9R - Your Own Poem - Written
Further to the instructions given in class and below, you MUST submit your final poem (your own social commentary poem) via Turnitin by Monday, 27 February at midnight. The printed copy must be handed in class on Tuesday with your original graphic organiser.
Please note that the Turnitin details are the same as below (the assignment is called: Poem as Social Commentary - Own Poem). Please remember to follow the instructions:
PLEASE NOTE -
9R - Book Reports
Further to my instructions in class, please ensure that you have uploaded your Book Report (already submitted to me last week) to Turnitin. Make sure you include your name and class on the report.
You need to create a Turnitin account (if you haven't already got one from last year) and join the class as follows:
Class ID: 14782847
Enrolment Password: class9r
Assignment: Book Report - Feb 2017
This is MUST BE DONE by FRIDAY, 24 FEBRUARY 2017
Happy Uploading!!
Planning your own poem
We are now starting to work on your own Social Commentary poem. Having read, analysed and even performed some of the published poem, it is now your turn to write your own poem about the global issue(s) that you feel passionate about. To get you started we have provided a graphic organiser (see the copy below) and this will be completed as part of this weeks assignment. As you know we will be grading this piece of work and so please also find attached the rubric that you will guide you on the elements which you will be graded.
Plan to write a poem about a global issue that you feel passionately about.
PEE Paragraphs
Here is a document to help structure your writing.
Essay checklist
Here is the document to plan and write your essay.
9R
You now have a long weekend coming up (Inset day on Monday) but as you know we have lots to do and have a busy week ahead of us. Make sure you are ready for the following:
- On Monday we will be starting with the Poem Analysis Quiz (Ms Jasmine has helpfully put together a document with the links to help you revise the necessary information)
- You will then spend the rest of the lesson presenting the Stylistic choices poster to the class. Make sure you each contribute to the presentation and cover each of the points instructed.
-On Wednesday we will be working in the library to complete the Book Review. Please note that the final piece is due on Friday, 10 February (Please refer to the Rubric below for full details).
- We will then be starting to plan and write your essay. Although we will be looking at this again later on, you can look at the Rubric (below) to have an idea of what you will be doing. You will no doubt note that the following activities will give you a good start to your essay writing.
9B, 9C, 9O
Here is the rubric and instructions to write your essay. The document explains the task and question.
9B, 9C, 90
Next week, you will be given a short quiz to test your understanding of all the poems. It is very important for you to re-read and analyse all of the poems. Below you will find a document that will help you with this.
Think about the following questions and prompts (for each poem):
1. What does the title mean ?
2. What is the poem about ? What is the theme of the poem ?
3. Identify different poetic devices and think about how they convey the poem's message. For example:
Week 20
9R - Book Report Rubric
As you know you will be working in class to put together a book report about one of your reading record books. We will be working in class every Wednesday for the next 3 three weeks where you will be able to complete the same. Please ensure you bring in your laptop or iPad to class. Make sure you follow the instructions as discussed which is in the following rubric:
9R Poetry Recitals
Remember we will performing these on Friday and so you must have rehearsed this and keep in mind not only your spoken fluency (how well you memorise the poem) but also how effective your performance is in delivering the message. Analysis of the poem must also be given and will be based on the written analysis due in on Wednesday (please see below). Here is the checklist for the poetry performance:
9C, 9B, 90 - Rubric- Poetry performance
You are required to recite one of the seven poems and perform it as a group. You will be assessed on the following criteria:
Criteria B
i. employ organizational structures that serve the context and intention
ii. organise opinions and ideas in a logical manner
iii. create a presentation style suitable to the context and intention
Criteria D
i. use appropriate forms of expression
ii. speak in an appropriate register and style
iii.pronounce the poem with accuracy
v. use appropriate non-verbal communication techniques
Date of assessment
Friday 27th January 2017
Monday 30th January 2017
Please note- this is a final assessment. You will be assessed on your ability to express ideas from you chosen poem, your group's interpretation and your overall performance.
9R Written analysis of your chosen poem. You must research the poem further covering the following points:
- About the author (where is s/he from? what was his or her inspiration for the poem? what other famous works has he or she written?)
- What is the poem about? What is the poem's theme? Tone? Mood?
- Key word or phrases (their meanings)
- Meanings of some important lines
This is due on Wednesday, 25 January.
Week 19
Below you find attached the list of seven poems that we are working on for the start of this unit. You have been analysing these and focusing on answering the following questions:
Week 18
Spoken word performances- watch the following links and think about the following:
1. What are the poems about ? (Talk about social commentary/global issues)
2.What about the performances engages the audience ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD6UrVHNRMc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U5BwD8zOeM
1. What is poetry ?
2. What words would you use to describe poetry ?
3.What topics/themes do poets usually write about ?
4.What words would you use to describe what poets are like ?
Pre-reading poetry
What does poetry mean to you ?
What global issues do you feel passionately about ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrzbRZn5Ed4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRLJscAlk1M
Term one- Coming of Age
Coming of Age Ceremony
As you know we are now preparing to end this Unit with a bang...For Monday we will be carrying out our own coming of age ceremony. Please DO NOT forget to bring the container to put the items in (the time capsule to be buried) and all the items to bury, including your Notes to Self.
9R REMEMBER to bring your food to share during our ceremony as a going away breakfast!
TO END THIS TERM: Work wise, don't forget to bring in the completed essay planning organiser based on the question "How is the theme developed in the plot (A Walk to Remember)? AND send me via email your grammar lessons powerpoint. See you Monday!
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Lamb to the Slaughter- Roald Dahl
Read the text and watch the short film, and plan a response to the following question using the graphic organiser-
How does Dahl present the theme of betrayal ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1sBQZfDh0I
Here is the story-
http://www.depa.univ-paris8.fr/IMG/pdf/lamb_to_the_slaughter_by_roald_dahl-2.pdf
Your plan should have the following- Introduction, two main body paragraphs, and aconclusion. Remember to follow the PEE structure.
Week 12
Coming of Age Ceremony
To mark the end of this unit, we will be hosting a Coming of Age ceremony. You must do the following:
1. Write a letter to your future self- to be opened on the day of graduation
2. Your letter must be at least three paragraphs long
3. Think about the following ideas and questions- What are your hopes ? What are your dreams ? How will you change ? Do you have any fears ?
Week 12
Grammar workshop
Over the next week, you will be focusing on specific functions of grammar in the English Language. Below you will find everything that you need. Your teacher will give you further instructions.
Week 10, 11
MYP final assessment task
Next week you will write up your final essay for the Coming of Age unit. You must download the assessment task and plan your essay, decide what question you are going to answer and think about everything we have covered in class.
I have attached a document for you to complete an essay plan and there is also a document with helpful connectives. The essay plan is due: Tuesday 8th November 2016 (day 5)- no excuses please.
Here is an alternative Graphic Organiser - Essay Planner you can use and the checklist to confirm that you have included all the essential key features of a good essay structure in your own essay:
Some more useful resources for your essay writing are here:
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/essaymap/
Above is a good website to help plan your essay as well.
Week eight
This is a full breakdown of the marking criteria for The Scarlet Ibis- you will be assessed on criteria A, C and D.
9R
You will be required to complete The Bridge test. Be ready for it on your return! Given the lack of preparation and progress made on this topic, you will NOT be given anymore preparation time. As per the other grade 9 groups, you must be ready to complete all the assessments that will follow this coming week. Use this time wisely by re-reading the story. Also ensure that you have your printed copies of both stories - The Bridge and The Scarlet Ibis - for Tuesday - these were required for the last lessons before recess.
90, 9B, 9C
Re-read The Bridge and The Scarlet Ibis. When you come back after recess you will be given a quiz on both texts. Ensure that you print out a copy of the texts as well, and look up any unfamiliar vocabulary. I will also be assessing your understanding of figurative language. You will have to design a poster and
analyse figurative language for the text "The Scarlet Ibis". The first week you come back will be a full assessment week.
Week seven
9R - Re-read The Bridge and revise for a quick Quiz in class on Wednesday, 5th October 2016. Research any vocabulary you are not certain on as this may be tested.
REMEMBER to also bring a printed copy of The Scarlet Ibis for our next lesson.
The Scarlet Ibis
Look up the key vocabulary for "The Scarlet Ibis" and answer the comprehension questions as directed by your teacher. It is very important that you have a good understanding of the text.
Week Six
9R 28th September - You must be ready to present your debate during tomorrow's lesson for grading. Remember, this will include the Graphic Organizer and your oral presentation as a group.
In addition, you should now have a list of vocabulary words with their meanings taken from your in class reading of the latest short story - The Scarlet Ibis. I will be checking this tomorrow.
Week five
We are now going to move onto The Scarlet Ibis. Ensure that you print out/have a digital copy available.
Week four
We are now starting with the new coming of age story, The Bridge. Please make sure you have a copy {printed or digital} for our next lesson.
Week three - Through the Tunnel
9R QUIZ
Just a quick reminder:
You will have the quiz on Tuesday and this will cover all the topics we have seen so far, including the vocabulary. Please make sure you revise for the test by re-reading the story and completing all the work done in class (setting, conflicts, etc.)
Good luck!
9B, 9C, 90
Just a quick reminder:
You will have a quick on ´Through the Tunnel´ and this will cover all the topics we have seen so far, including the vocabulary. Please make sure you revise for the test by re-reading the story and completing all the work done in class (setting, conflict, etc.)
The exam will be closed book.
Good luck!
Week two- Through the Tunnel
Ensure that you have re-read the story.
We also expect that you are reading for twenty minutes each day, and are filling out your reading logs.
Below you will also find a link outlining the five elements of a short story.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6I24S72Jps
Week one- Introduction to Coming of Age
This week you have been introduced to the Coming-of-Age genre. Next week we will begin the first short story. You must print out/download the story ready for your first English class next week.
Note- the story has a number of underlined words. Challenge yourself and look up the key vocabulary before your first class next week.
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